Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Titmore Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Titmore Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
About our electronic leak detection in Titmore Green
ELD finds breaches in the membrane but not every way water gets in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You will also know what to check next. If you’ve noticed stains far from any visible defect and breaches hidden under paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Titmore Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Titmore Green (SG4)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Titmore Green questions
Is Titmore Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Titmore Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Will you repair the leak?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Local flat roofs in Titmore Green
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 3.7 miles south lies Knebworth House, a reminder of how long the area around Titmore Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Titmore Green is about 2 miles south-east of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Surveys in Titmore Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes.
All of SG4 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Lower Titmore Green (1 mile south-east), Todd's Green (1 mile east), Little Wymondley (1 mile north), Sperberry Hill (1 mile west) and St Ippolyts (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles south-east), St Albans (13 miles south), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hoddesdon (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Titmore Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The John Henry Newman School, Hermit of Redcoats pub and The John Henry Newman School, among other places. Titmore Green’s nearest station is Stevenage station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lister Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Stevenage Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Purwell Ninesprings.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- How wet the insulation is
- Fixing the holes we find
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Titmore Green
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Around Titmore Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Titmore Green
Not every leak is in the membrane. ELD helps rule the membrane in or out, so other causes can be checked. In a small place like Titmore Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Titmore Green
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
If you look after a building such as Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Practical tips
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Limit access to the roof
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Do not leave water getting in
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.